I am writing to support sourcing our recycling program to a longstanding entity, Island Rubbish. I have lived here since 1981 and experienced the growth of our trash and recycling to a more mature, environmentally sound program. More...

The Jamestown Press accepts letters to the editor. Submissions should be sent to news@jamestownpress.com by 3 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication. All letters should include your name, address and phone number. More...

The special legislative commission charged with finding ways to fund Rhode Island’s transportation infrastructure without additional East Bay bridge tolling learned from House finance advisors that the state’s roads and spans are in dire More...

The win by Oracle Team USA in the 34th America’s Cup last month will go down in history as one of the most remarkable comebacks on or off the water in sports history. Jamestown resident Scott Ferguson was along for the entire ride. More...

Christine Turilli Bernardo has been an educator in the Jamestown school system for 12 years. This year her efforts as a history teacher have been recognized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. More...

There is new management – and a new name – for the restaurant in the Bay Voyage Inn. The restaurant, now known as Plantation at the Bay, will be operated by Plantation Catering that is located on Douglas Street in Jamestown. More...

Island Moving Co. will present Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff the week after Thanksgiving. Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen oversees the production that moves from room to room through Newport’s most romantic mansion. More...

The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an open house at the recently restored Lionel Champlin Guest House on 20 Lincoln St. on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Owners Rusty and Lisa Sallee will host the event. More...

The Conanicut Island Art Association is calling for entries for its upcoming show that will open Oct. 17. The drop-off date for “Prints and Drawings” is Thursday, Oct. 10, at Town Hall. Artists can enter up to three pieces. More...

The Humane Society of Jamestown is now accepting submissions for its annual photo contest. Winners will be featured in the society’s 2014 calendar. Digital photos should be sent to hsj.02835@cox.net. More...

Thursday, Oct. 37 p.m., the School Committee will not meet at scheduledMonday, Oct. 66:30 p.m., the Town Council will meet at Town HallTuesday, Oct. 87 p.m., the Conservation Commissioner will meet at Town Hall More...